The Vosges SaônoisesBistrot de Paysnetwork was approved in June 2005 and today includes five establishments.

At the “Bistros de Pays” neighborhood pubs, you will find:

a warm welcome and a wide variety of services to make your visit a memorable one, any time of year;

tourist information to help you plan your stay;

A “Bistro de Pays” specialty and food and drink that highlight local products; and

regular festive and cultural events

Bistrots de Pays® Mission Statement

The Bistrot de Pays ® label is a registered trademark of the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle.The Bistrot de Pays ® campaign is an operation intended to mobilize and support various establishments (taverns, cafés, pubs, and other bars) in promoting local character.The goal of the Bistrot de Pays ® campaign is to create a local network that contributes to preserving and enlivening the local economic and social fabric of rural areas by maintaining or recreating local, multi-service, village cafés.Thus a Bistrot de Pays ® must:

Be located in a rural town with a population of less than 2,000 inhabitants.

Be the last – or one of the last – village commerce(s).

Be open year ‘round.

Offer, to the greatest extent possible, basic services that are not available elsewhere in the village (such as bread, newspapers, and grocery items).

Have the local area’s main tourism documents available for visitors.

Organize festive and cultural activities.

Promote local products.

When complete food service is provided, offer meals or dishes in which local products are prominently featured.

Offer at least minimal food service featuring local products, such as snacks, around the clock.